Go to previous versions
of
this Section
2022 Georgia Code
Title 23 - Equity
Chapter 1 - General Provisions
§ 23-1-25. Laches
Universal Citation: GA Code § 23-1-25 (2022)
Equity gives no relief to one whose long delay renders the ascertainment of the truth difficult, even when no legal limitation bars the right.
History. Orig. Code 1863, § 3027; Code 1868, § 3039; Code 1873, § 3094; Code 1882, § 3094; Civil Code 1895, § 3939; Civil Code 1910, § 4536; Code 1933, § 37-119.
Cross references.
Authority of courts of equity to interpose equitable bar owing to lapse of time and laches of complainant, § 9-3-3 .
Tolling of limitations due to fraud of defendant or those under whom one claims, § 9-3-96 .
Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. Georgia may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google
Privacy Policy and
Terms of Service apply.
